Barenaked Ladies (o BNL abreviado) es un grupo Canadiense de rock alternativo formado por Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, Steven Page, Tyler Stewart, y Jim Creeggan. La banda se formó en 1988 en Scarborough, Ontario, un suburbio de Toronto. BNL tiene una gran reputación como banda en directo y son especialmente conocidos por improvisar canciones cómicas durante sus actuaciones
La primera grabación del grupo, Buck Naked, publicada en 1989, se grabó en sótanos y habitaciones, y en ella solo participaron Steve y Ed.
¡Cuatro años de duro trabajo!Este mes de mayo cumplimos cuatro años al aire. Seguimos trabajando en la difusión de este maravilloso instrumento, ¡gracias por participar en nuestra historia!
Verse 1: GBmAmDG I don't buy everything I read I haven't even read everything I've bought BmAmD I don't cry every time I bleed my eyes are dry but they're bloodshot GDCDGDCD I have faith in medication I believe in the Prozac Nation GDCD You play doctor but I've lost patience
Chorus: CD But this is where it ends this is where it ends GD/F#EmD Call the police and call the press but please dear God don't tell my friends CDG This is where it ends this is where it ends
Interlude: GG/EG/DG/C (2x)
Verse 2:
GBmAmDG Where's my pride Where's my self esteem Does it show in the drinks I've bought BmBmBbAmD I don't hide every time I'm seen but I try not to get caught GDCDGDCD Make excuses for behavior can my illness be my savior
GDCD Hid my heart while you still gave yours
CHORUS:
CD But this is where it ends this is where it ends GD/F#EmD Call the police and call the press but please dear God don't tell my friends CDG This is where it ends this is where it ends
Bridge: EmDCG (AmD) She says she wants to live in a movie EmDCBmAmG I say I want someone else to stand behind me and write it all down CBmAmG cause I can't be bothered doing it myself CBmD/F# And I don't want the responsibility of proving its importance
Verse 3: GDCDGDCD I have loved and I have waited been picked up and been sedated GDCD Mental health is overrated
Chorus: CD But this is where it ends this is where it ends GD/F#EmD Call the police and call the press but please dear God don't tell my friends CDG This is where it ends this is where it ends